3.7 - Type of Cement
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What type of cement is beneficial for reducing permeability?
💡 Hint: Think of materials that enhance durability.
Why is sulfate-resistant cement important?
💡 Hint: Consider the conditions in marine or industrial environments.
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What is a key benefit of using pozzolanic cement?
💡 Hint: Think about durability and how it is affected by water.
True or False: Sulfate-resistant Portland cement is designed to increase tricalcium aluminate dramatically.
💡 Hint: Consider what tricalcium aluminate does in concrete.
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Analyze how using standard Portland cement in a marine environment could lead to structural failure over time. What alternatives should have been considered?
💡 Hint: Focus on the unique challenges presented by marine environments.
Propose a mixed design for a concrete project in an area with high sulfate levels. Include the type of cement and additional materials.
💡 Hint: Consider ingredients that improve resistance to chemical attacks.
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